The Victoria Day long weekend throughout Canada marks the unofficial beginning of summer, as people hope for pleasant, balmy conditions ideal for outdoor activities.
A tempestuous system moving into southern Quebec is approaching. from Ontario On Friday afternoon, sadly, will set the tone for the upcoming long weekend.
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A warm front passing through Ontario and into southern Quebec on Friday will serve to keep temperatures warm as we end the work week but will also trigger a round of thunderstorms through the region by the afternoon hours.
The heat and humidity that have been building around the Montreal area over the past few days will increase the risk for severe storms to develop over the city, with large hail and heavy downpours being the main hazards.
The timing of these storms could also impact people's commutes home from work and school.
Sadly the thundery activity won't end on Friday, as Saturday will feature yet another storm risk—this time being more widespread.
We could see another round of strong thunderstorms develop around Montreal late Saturday morning, which will trek up the St. Lawrence by lunchtime.
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Southeastern Quebec could also see scattered storms pop up throughout the afternoon on Saturday.
Scattered showers are expected to continue for the remainder of the weekend as temperatures begin to drop following Saturday's stormy weather.
Several areas might experience as much as 75 mm of rain by the end of the holiday weekend, potentially spoiling any planned celebrations.
Sunny spells might appear occasionally in the drier regions as cloud cover persists, yet generally overcast conditions are anticipated throughout.
Keep an eye on local weather alerts Before you head out for your activities, make sure to check the conditions specific to your location and be ready to modify any outdoor plans over the weekend.
Follow The Weather Network for additional details and updates on the conditions across Quebec.
